Finding the Third Proportional to 614,950.50 and 1,269,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,950.50 and 1,269,291 is: 2,619,885.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,950.50 : 1,269,291 = 1,269,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,950.50/1,269,291 = 1,269,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,950.50x = 1,269,291 × 1,269,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,950.50x = 1,611,099,642,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,611,099,642,681/614,950.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,619,885.08
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